Located on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, the Marine Institute is recognized as one of the most respected centres for marine learning and applied research in the world. The researchers are well-positioned to work with you to develop new products and services for the ocean economy. It offers:
- world class expertise and facilities;
- a multi-disciplinary approach; and
- strong linkages with industry and university researchers.
The Marine Institute also operates two vessels that are available for research studies and testing.
The Marine Institute is academically organised as three schools, each containing a number of specialized training and applied research centres, some of which have offices outside St. John's :
1.School of Fisheries
- Centre for Aquaculture and Seafood Development (CASD)
- Centre for Fisheries Ecosystem Research (CFER)
- Centre for Sustainable Aquatic Resources (CSAR)
- Community Based Education Delivery (CBED)
2. School of Maritime Studies
- Centre For Marine Simulation (CMS)
- Offshore Safety and Survival Centre (OSSC)
- Safety and Emergency Response Training Centre (SERT)
3. School of Ocean Technology (2007)
- Centre for Applied Ocean Technology (CTeC)
The Marine Institute is considered to be a campus of the Memorial University, though it is not part of the Faculty of Science, which has its own Ocean Sciences (EDMO record id 2649) and Physical Oceanography Departments.
History
In 1949, the Memorial University College (est. 1925, located on Parade Street in St. John's) was elevated to university status as Memorial University of Newfoundland. It moved to Elizabeth Avenue (current main campus location) in 1961. The College of Fisheries, Navigation, Marine Engineering and Electronics opened on its campus in 1964, then moved out to Ridge Road (~3 km away) in 1985 and became the Institute of Fisheries and Marine Technology. While remaining at this location, it became afiliated with the University in 1992 and took its current name: the Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland.
